Planning appeal decision
62 Hardy Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7NN
Planning appeal 6004974 at 62 Hardy Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7NN (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was allowed on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westcombe Park Conservation Area.
demolition of existing outbuilding, part single, part two storey side/rear extension. Minor alterations at the rear of the property with new French doors and alterations to replace existing rear bay with new steps down to the rear garden
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Desai S
- Postcode
- SE3 7NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westcombe Park Conservation Area.
What decided it
The proposed extension, through its set-back position, recessive design, retained separation distances and subordinate scale, would preserve the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Westcombe Park Conservation Area, according with Policies D3, HC1, DH1, DH3, DH(a) and DH(h) and the Framework's design and heritage principles.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy DH(a)Policy DH(h)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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